Ethereum researcher, Vivek Raman, explains how the transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism will transform the Ethereum network and how it could lead Eth to replace Bitcoin as the leading cryptocurrency. 0:00 Intro 0:41 What improvements will the Merge bring to Ethereum? 3:29 How will the issuance reduction impact the price of ETH? 4:56 Why is the Merge taking so long to complete? 7:32 The Merge won’t improve Ethereum’s scalability: Can you clarify this misconception? 10:09 Can layer-2 solutions take value away from Ethereum? 11:35 Will the Merge lead to increased centralization? 14:24 Will Ethereum take over Bitcoin after the Merge? 20:08 Outro Subscribe to Cointelegraph Markets Pro: https://pro.cointelegraph.com Check out the latest crypto merch at the Cointelegraph Store: https://store.cointelegraph.com/ Want to join the Cointelegraph team? Check out https://cointelegraph.com/careers. #Cointelegraph #Bitcoin #CryptoMarkets Subscribe to Cointelegraph: https://goo.gl/JhmfdU Follow COINTELEGRAPH: Website: https://cointelegraph.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/cointelegraph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cointelegraph Twitter: https://twitter.com/cointelegraph Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest news, prices, breakthroughs, and analysis, with emphasis on expert opinion and commentary from the digital currency community.